Among the masters of flamenco guitar Tomatito is perhaps the closest being Siesta. He is experimenting for years with jazz and Brazilian music. With Chano Dominguez plays Cuban boleros. With Michel Camilo lively rhythms of the Dominican Republic. The essence of his art, however, is of course flamenco. Roma origin, grew up in a family of musicians. In the 70s Tomatito (actually Jose Fernandez Torres) was discovered by the legendary duo Paco de Lucia / Camaron de la Isla. There is no better school for the young artist. The musicians trio became famous, among others, the song "La Leyenda del Tiempo". The cooperation lasted until his death in 1992. Camarona. Tomatito and then began a solo career. For the music he wrote for the film by Tony Gatlif's "Vengo" got the prize Caesar. For the album "Aguadulce" was awarded a Grammy statuette.

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